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Worcester health officials say at least two recent blood tests of people who overdosed have found traces of an animal sedative mixed with fentanyl, but they don’t yet know if the mixture is the cause of the current surge in overdoses.The sedative medetomidine, which dangerously slows a person’s heart rate and breathing, has not been mixed with opioids elsewhere in Massachusetts, but the drug has been linked to overdose outbreaks in other cities, including Chicago and Philadelphia.In Worcester, overdoses are now up 75% compared to this time last year, according to Health and Human Services Director Matilde Castiel. More testing…

On August 12, 2024, TikTok released its annual analysis, “What’s Next 2024: Shopping Trends Report,” examining the evolving consumer landscape. The report highlighted the intertwining of digital shopping and social media, highlighting the opportunities for authentic engagement for digital marketers on the platform. Community-oriented commerce, trust, and social activity appear to have a major impact on the shopping habits of younger generations. Research reveals that the lines between online and offline experiences are blurring: consumers increasingly expect frictionless interactions with brands regardless of platform, shopping behavior is on the rise locally, and trust-based relationships are driving shopping decisions. TikTok users…

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — From Clearwater kitchens to major league baseball stadiums, the past three years have been remarkable for a local Pinellas County family-owned hot sauce company.Carlos’ Consuming Fire Hot Sauce was first sold at Tampa Bay Farmers Markets in 2021.”I never imagined that what started out as just something for my own enjoyment and to give to friends and family would become what it is today,” says owner Carlos Sanchez.By 2022, Carlos’ Consuming Fire Hot Sauce became the official hot sauce of the Clearwater Thrashers, the Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. It didn’t take long for them…

AI is creating new headachesGetty Corporate board members are reportedly becoming worried about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on their businesses. “Public company executives say the rapid adoption of AI in the workplace is what’s keeping them up at night,” wrote Emily Glaser in a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting executives’ growing concerns about AI. “Some point to recent concerns about employees putting their own code into ChatGPT, or companies using generative AI to serve content incorrectly, or worry about so-called hallucinations, where generative AI produces false or inaccurate information.” Of course, there’s no turning back, which means…

With the hot summer still continuing, many celebrities are taking time off and enjoying luxurious vacations.These luxury trips are not your average outing. For the entertainment industry’s wealthy, these trips are the height of luxury. Popular destinations for A-list celebrities include exotic hotspots like the French Riviera, the Amalfi Coast, and the Maldives.One of our favorite jetsetters is Magic Johnson, who takes an epic yacht trip every year. He and his wife, Cookie, are usually accompanied by other couples. Last month, the pair went on a star-studded trip with Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, LaTanya, and Cedric the Entertainer…

The 2023 Angels entered the trade deadline as longshots, but they still launched an aggressive win-now offensive. To break their postseason drought and perhaps show impending free agent Shohei Ohtani their commitment to winning, the Angels acquired Lucas Giolito, Reinaldo Lopez, CJ Cron, Randall Grichuk and Dominic Leone. It was a valiant, if not desperate, effort that didn’t pay off quickly. By mid-August, the Angels were buried in the standings with virtually no hope of rejoining the championship fray. With the previous August trade waiver system gone, GM Perry Minasian and his staff waved the white flag in a new,…

Cadillac on Friday unveiled its latest concept car, the Opulent Velocity, which shows the luxury brand’s plans for electrifying its high-performance vehicles.The Opulent Velocity is the second concept car Cadillac has unveiled this summer. In July, it unveiled the Solei, an ultra-luxury concept electric convertible that showed off the best of the brand’s latest technology while incorporating a bit of its history. John Ross, vice president of Global Cadillac, called the Solei a “design exploration” that comes from the brand pushing the boundaries of other products, such as the hand-assembled Celestique EV.Read more: Cadillac unveils Solei electric concept convertibleIn a…

Courtesy of Rio Jiu Jitsu Rio Jiu Jitsu joined the Hillside Village Shopping Center earlier this summer in June. The training facility is locally founded and owned by Rafael Lang and co-founders Noah Martin, Devin O’Dell and Austin Torrance. Martin called Hillside Village a “growing, vibrant shopping center” that will provide a stable foundation for the community Rio wants to build. “The real focus in Rio is supporting the next generation of athletes,” Martin says of the variety of training options available to kids, “focusing not only on the sporting aspect but also on the self-defense aspect.” Rio Jiu Jitsu…

An Indian wrestler who was disqualified in the 50kg gold medal match just hours after making Olympic history has spoken out after a week of silence. Vinesh Phogat, who became India’s first ever member of an Olympic final only to be eliminated last week for being “a few grams” overweight, released a statement on Friday expressing gratitude for the journey so far and disappointment at how it has ended. Phogat, who remains admired by Indian fans for her activism for women’s rights and against sexual harassment in sports, said her early withdrawal from the sport left her feeling “what we…

Longpoint Realty Partners has added another grocery store-anchored shopping center to its South Florida retail portfolio.An affiliate of Boston-based Longpoint has purchased Palm Aire Marketplace at 299 South Powerline Road in Pompano Beach for $33.1 million, according to records and real estate database Vizzda. The 143,219-square-foot shopping center is home to a Presidente Supermarket and a dd’s Discount store, according to an online brochure. Long Point, led by founding partner Dwight Angelini, paid about $231 per square foot for the retail center.According to a press release, a Colliers team led by Harry Bryden and Bastian Schauer represented the seller, which…